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JOBS:
Senior Midwest Democrat seeks an experienced labor and trade legislative assistant with previous Hill and committee experience. Legislative responsibilities include writing memos, preparing member for hearings and meetings, constituent correspondence and drafting legislation. The legislative portfolio includes labor, pensions, trade, agriculture and transportation issues. LA would also be responsible for the member’s labor, employment and pension work on the House Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee.
Candidate should be motivated self-starter with attention to detail and excellent follow through. Candidate MUST HAVE previous Hill experience handling labor issues. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send cover letter, resume and short writing samples to midwestdemjob@mail.house.gov. No telephone calls or drop-ins please.
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STAFF ASSISTANT/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (Rep. Mike Honda, Silicon Valley) California Democrat seeks bright, patient, flexible, and highly organized individual to serve as both a Staff Assistant and Systems Administrator in D.C. office. The ideal candidate must excel at multi-tasking and have excellent customer service and computer/mobile device systems administration skills. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, good research skills, and a willingness to work long hours in a fast-paced environment. Foreign language fluency and California background/experience preferred.
Staff assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Front office management in coordination with scheduler and executive assistant to the Member, processing of tour/flag requests, intern coordination, answering phones, greeting visitors such as constituents, elected officials, or government officials, assisting on special projects and providing general support to Member, Chief of Staff, and staff. Systems administrator responsibilities include proactively maintaining computer and technical systems for Washington DC and District offices, providing software and hardware troubleshooting for staff and Member, inventorying of equipment, and maintenance of office intranet site. Applicant must be familiar with Windows administration, have the ability to operate in a network environment with skills in server management and have in-depth knowledge of major application suites as well as desktop and mobile device operating systems. The individual should also have experience with website design, construction and administration (including HTML), voter file databases and data migration. Proficiency with Internet Quorum (IQ) and Catalist a plus.
Please email cover letter and resume addressed to Chief of Staff at: ca15staffassist@mail.house.gov No phone calls accepted. Application deadline is February 14, 2011.
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Subject: Vacancy Announcement is now LIVE!!! Please consider
applying
The position closes on Friday, January 28th at midnight. This is mainly a speech writing position, but other communications, public affairs and outreach duties will be included.
The vacancy announcement for the following position is posted to open on
USA Jobs, OPM's on-line application system. To be considered for this
position, applicants must apply on-line at the USAJobs.gov website by
the closing date of the announcement and follow the vacancy announcement
instructions for providing any applicable supplemental information.
ANNOUNCEMENT #: LV-OAR-DE-2011-0065
POSITION: Public Affairs Specialist; GS-1035-12/13
OFFICE: OAR / OTAQ / Chief of Staff Office
LOCATION: Washington, DC
OPENING DATE 01/24/2011
CLOSING DATE: 01/28/2011
To review the vacancy announcement and instructions on how to apply
for the position visit the USA Jobs website.
John C. Castaneda
Human Resources Specialist
Phone: (702) 798-2401
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, HR Shared Service Center
Human Resources Management Division - Las Vegas (Team Vegas)
Mail Address: Overnight/Fed-Ex Mail Address:
P.O. Box 98516 4220 S. Maryland Parkway, Building
A, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8516 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
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Firedoglake Writer’s Foundation
Executive Director
Job Announcement
Flexible location
The Organization
Launched in 2011, Firedoglake (FDL) Writer’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit devoted to supporting the groundbreaking work of talented and innovative authors whose clarity of thought and inspiration we desperately need right now.
The Foundation’s work began in 2006 with an informal bi-weekly book salon series for authors to engage directly with their readers. As demand surged, the Foundation soon started hosting up to four salons each week. Today, FDL Book Salon is one of the first stops on the release schedule of influential political books. The Salon has hosted well-known authors such as Bob Woodward, Naomi Klein, Keith Olbermann, Matt Taibbi, and Bill McKibben as well as homegrown blogospheric talents like Yves Smith, David Neiwert, David Swanson, Gregg Mitchell, Ryan Grim and Ari Berman.
In 2010, the FDL Book Salon became its own 501(c)(3) and is now part of the Firedoglake Writer’s Foundation. In addition to serving as home of the Book Salon, the Foundation also offers fellowships to bloggers like Jill Richardson for her work writing about food policy and Dave Dayen’s for his work on the foreclosure crisis.
The Position
FDL Writer’s Foundation is searching for an energetic and entrepreneurially minded leader to serve as its first Executive Director. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for progressive ideas and a strong understanding of FDL’s community to build and manage this fledgling organization. The Executive Director will be both strategist and implementer, setting long-term goals for the organization and managing the execution of its programs. A natural relationship-builder, this individual will be responsible for fundraising the organization’s annual budget and identifying creative partnership opportunities. Specific responsibilities are outlined below.
Responsibilities
Strategy
§ Develop the Foundation’s strategy, including the identification of short- and long-term organizational goals and key performance metrics
§ Identify and develop strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to increase awareness of, participation in, and support of the Foundation’s programs
Programming
§ Manage all aspects of the Book Salon’s successful program implementation
§ Identify opportunities to expand the Book Salon’s participation and support
§ Manage and expand the FDL Writer’s Foundation fellowships
Fundraising
§ Develop and maintain relationships with current funders
§ Establish new funding relationships
Marketing and Communication
§ Develop and communicate a clear brand image for the Foundation
§ Leverage various media channels (traditional and social) to increase awareness of and participation in the Foundation’s programs
§ Respond to media inquiries
Operations & Administration
§ Lead the day-to-day operations of FDL Writer’s Foundation to achieve its strategic and operational objectives
§ Oversee all aspects of the Foundation’s administration including finances, accounting, IT, and human resources
§ Develop the organizational systems and practices needed for long-term success
§ Comply with all IRS regulations
§ Provide relevant reporting to the Foundation’s Board
§ Additional duties as required.
Requirements:
· Deep knowledge of and passion for progressive ideas
· Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to successfully manage an organization
· Proven ability to build partnerships, alliances, collaborations and organizational support that lead to increased programmatic and fiscal resources
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; experience working with the media, comfort serving as the external face of an organization
· Experience in fundraising and fiscal management
· Understanding of nonprofit reporting requirements
The Executive Director is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter addressed to jobs@leaderfit.org with the subject line “FDL Foundation.”
Firedoglake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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University of California Federal Government Relations Office is in the process of recruiting for a senior level position to advocate on behalf of UC’s federal research portfolio. We have restructured our office creating a Director of Science and Technology position to lead our advocacy efforts in university research with the Administration and Congress.
The position is now posted on-line at https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1294761606930
· Director of Science and Technology (Requisition no. 20100224)
Director of Science and Technology
External Relations - Federal Government Relations
Washington, D.C.
This senior position, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Federal Governmental Relations, is within the
University of California Office of the President's (UCOP) Office of Federal Governmental Relations (FGR), and
is located in Washington, D.C. This is a senior level position of responsibility with the Division of External
Relations Office of Federal Governmental Relations and requires specialized knowledge in federally related
science and technology issues. This position has primary responsibility for subject matter expertise, analysis,
political strategy and advocacy with Congress and the Administration regarding science and technology related
issues that may affect the University of California (UC) campuses and the three national labs managed by UC
through contracts with the US Department of Energy. In addition, the position is responsible for oversight of
policy related issues impacting the mission and management of the national laboratories, as well as developments
on energy issues that may affect the UC managed labs and campuses. This position requires detailed and
specialized knowledge of the functions, organization, structure and procedures of Congress, the Administration
and federal agencies. The position requires direct and regular interaction with key personnel with the University,
including the Office of the President, the ten UC campuses and the national laboratories. The position serves as a
senior representative for UC with members of Congress, their staff, and the associations representing higher
education and research.
Travel - Travel outside of normal business hours
Salary: $136,400 (Midpoint of Salary Range)
Please be prepared to attach your resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
This posting has been reposted as of 1/10/11, and previous applicants need not reapply.
02-11-2011
Job Duties
• As a senior member of the UC federal relations team, serves as one of the University's key senior advocates,
strategists and spokespersons in Washington on federal science and technology related issues.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and
their staff, executive branch representatives, and national associations on matters related to federal science
and technology issues.
• Monitors, tracks and analyzes federal issues and policy developments within Congress and the Administration
that may impact the UC campuses and national laboratories including but not limited to science and research
policies, federal procurement policies, and budget and appropriation issues.
• Acts as senior liaison with Congress and the Executive Branch, including key federal agencies on policy
issues related to the UC campuses and the University's involvement with the management of the national labs.
• Consults, advises and reports to University officers, faculty and staff on issues that may be considered by the
Executive or Legislative branches.
• Provides information that enhances the Congressional and Executive branches' understanding of the
University's mission and achievements, and awareness of emerging issues affecting the University.
• Develops legislative positions and strategies for the University based on close and regular consultation with
personnel in the Office of the President, UC faculty, and laboratory and campus representatives.
• Coordinates and provides assistance to UC visitors in Washington who seek meetings with Congressional,
federal agency, or association representatives on related issues.
UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA
• Serves as one of the University's primary representatives for numerous national associations and professional
societies including national higher education, science, trade and other associations.
• Represents the University before other California-related interests in Washington including the California
state and local government offices and California industry representatives.
• Works with advocates for other universities, higher education associations, scientific societies, congressional
staff, UC staff, and advocates for other private and public entities in order to build legislative coalitions.
• Drafts letters, testimony, and legislative language; arranges for witnesses at hearings; and represents the
University at meetings and conferences. Assists in the coordination of expertise within the University and
arranges for UC experts to participate in congressional, administration and other Washington-based meetings.
• Works closely with federal agencies on the development of new initiatives or implementation of policies that
will affect the University. Drafts letters in response to proposed regulations, notifies selected personnel in the
University about proposed regulations or initiatives which might affect the University.
• Works with UCOP, campuses and labs to identify funding opportunities and policy issues that may impact
UC.
• Responsible for the management of the Legislative Director of Research.
Job Requirements
• Bachelors degree and/or advanced degree in political science, public relations or research policy related fields
and 7-10 years experience in advocacy relations, governmental relations or communications focused upon
science and technology research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of public policy as well as detailed knowledge of the organization,
functions, processes and procedures of Congress, the Executive Branch required.
• Experience working with key Congressional Committees and their staff.
• Experience working with the Executive Branch and key officials at relevant federal agencies.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of university and federal research programs.
• Demonstrated exceptional acumen and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong working
relationships with key personnel in the federal government, including Congress and the Executive Branch
who are in positions of influence on issues of importance to the University.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze national trends, issues and policy developments that could impact the
university as well as proven success in developing and implementing strategic communications and advocacy
plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to be a clear, creative, and critical thinker
and writer in busy office environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly research and collect pertinent information from a variety
of sources. Ability to integrate essential information, and use that information to define and validate options
and alternatives; and the ability to develop recommendations and justification for the most productive course
of action.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills to articulate ideas and issues clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, coordinate with and work effectively in a team-oriented environment on
strategy and projects, seeking information from multiple sources and collaborating with multiple constituents
to achieve an accurate and comprehensive perspective.
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Director, Communications, Public Affairs team (4-6 years of experience is ideal)
Teach For America is seeking a director of regional communications to lead our media strategy in eight to ten regions. The director will work with executive directors to manage portfolios of critical regional relationships with print, broadcast, radio, and online journalists as well as district public relations contacts. This is an excellent opportunity to ensure that Teach For America's external reputation accurately reflects its internal programmatic and organizational strength and quality. An ideal candidate will have the ability to build and leverage relationships and exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Location: New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago preferred
To read the full job description and apply for this role: http://bit.ly/ik1NW0
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
NATIONAL OFFICE - WASHINGTON, DC
REGIONAL FIELD MANAGER
PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
Regional Field Managers work with affiliates to advance PPFA’s political and legislative advocacy agenda by developing and implementing strategic field plans to demonstrate our grassroots power. This position will work closely with the Associate Director to determine strategic program planning and implementation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides expertise and technical support to develop and implement statewide strategies to advance proactive reproductive health policies, defending against assaults on women’s reproductive health and rights, and identifying, educating, recruiting and mobilizing pro-choice supporters, activists and volunteers within a designated region.
• Assists affiliate and state public affairs staff in setting and achieving field campaign goals.
• Incorporates targeted work of other departments and divisions in delivering support to affiliates and state offices and advancing all grassroots organizing specific projects undertaken by PPFA.
• Provides advocacy/issue campaign planning and tactical support for affiliate/state office 501(c)(4)s through the Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) to advance our electoral agenda.
• Provides support to all affiliates and state public affairs offices in his/her region, with a special focus on targeted affiliates to ensure the achievement of specific goals quickly and thoroughly.
• Initiates and develops a broad range of important coalition contacts that directly affect the reputation and of PPFA or its programs, responding to critical and controversial issues and actively seeking new contacts to expand PPFA’s sphere of influence on a national level.
• Provides on-site, e-mail and telephone public affairs consulting, advocacy (online and on the ground) training, strategic planning, and technical assistance in the following areas:
o Voter/supporter targeting
o Grassroots mobilization skills: recruiting and outreach, methods and message
o State legislative landscape analysis and policy decision maker (target) identification
o Constituency development and management (VOX /campus, grasstops, clergy, communities of color)
o Boot Camps (real world phone banking/canvassing/visibility)
o Statewide legislative plans that incorporate all of the above
o State and local Action Fund/political plans
• Collaborates with affiliate, state office and national state legislative affairs staff to use state specific legislative analysis and develop statewide strategies to advance proactive initiatives and defeat restrictive proposals at the local, state and national level.
• Implements methods to work with states/affiliates to regularly monitor progress in implementing statewide plans.
• Provides consulting and/or occasional on-site support to advance public affairs work of non-targeted affiliates or state offices.
• Provides technical assistance, assessment and training in list development, management and use in conjunction with national office technical and e-organizing staff and/or consultants.
• Assist in the development and on-site facilitation of national meetings, including the national public affairs meeting and Public Policy Summit.
• Assists in the development of, execution of, and communication about all technical resources and special undertakings to increase the public affairs excellence of targeted affiliates through specific projects and programs.
• Maintains current and accurate files, track affiliate and state office activity to provide weekly reports, and monitor work-related financial expenditures
• Travels throughout region and to national meetings/conferences.
POSITION SCOPE:
Develop and implement statewide strategies to advance proactive reproductive health policies, defending against assaults on women’s reproductive health and rights, and identifying, educating, recruiting and mobilizing pro-choice supporters, activists and volunteers within a designated region.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Independently solves routine problems that come up, picking solutions from a variety of established standards and procedures. Suggests new solutions, standards, and/or procedures when appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE:
Provides expertise and technical support to develop and implement statewide strategies to advance proactive reproductive health policies, defending against assaults on women’s reproductive health and rights, and identifying, educating, recruiting and mobilizing pro-choice supporters, activists and volunteers within a designated region.
Provides on-site, e-mail and telephone public affairs consulting, advocacy (online and on the ground) training, strategic planning, and technical assistance in the following areas:
o Voter/supporter targeting
o Grassroots mobilization skills: recruiting and outreach, methods and message
o State legislative landscape analysis and policy decision maker (target) identification
o Constituency development and management (VOX /campus, grasstops, clergy, communities of color)
o Boot Camps (real world phone banking/canvassing/visibility)
o Statewide legislative plans that incorporate all of the above
o State and local Action Fund/political plans
Provides consulting and/or occasional on-site support to advance public affairs work of non-targeted affiliates or state offices.
Provides technical assistance, assessment and training in list development, management and use in conjunction with national office technical and e-organizing staff and/or consultants.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Maintains current and accurate files, track affiliate and state office activity to provide weekly reports, and monitor work-related financial expenditures
CONTACTS:
All affiliates and state public affairs offices in his/her region.
SUPERVISION:
None
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: and 5 to 7 years of progressive campaign and/or organizing work experience.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
• Must be excellent grassroots organizer; adept at consulting, advising, and training others to increase grassroots activities and strategies (volunteer or paid campaign experience is highly useful and valuable).
• Must be proficient trainer and communicator and possess assessment and analytical skills that allow effective coaching and consulting.
• Ability to identify priorities, work independently and develop tactics for addressing issues or requests and extensive knowledge of public policies at the state and federal level.
• Stay ahead of all organizing trends and be able to lend not only knowledge, but also expertise about the latest trends. This is particularly true of the use of technology to manage large lists of identified supporters and the internet to mobilize those supporters.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours as needed. Extensive travel is required.
• Field Managers may be required to be a telecommuting position by the decision of the Organizing and Political Director.
Other Requirements: Briefly describe any other requirements or physical demands not indicated elsewhere.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
NATIONAL OFFICE - WASHINGTON, DC
DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTREACH AND LEADERSHIP
PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The successful candidate will focus on internal leadership development, key external partnership management, and internal collaborations to enhance communications, public policy, international, and online efforts underway at PPFA. The Director will develop, implement, and evaluate programs and best practices to forward impact for African Americans as leaders of the reproductive health and rights movement, as clients/service users, as community activists and advocates. In addition, this individual will serve as an information resource for and partner to PPFA’s president and senior staff to forward African American outreach. The Director will also foster ongoing working relationships with appropriate community organizations and leaders to position PPFA and its President as a “go to” source for African American reproductive health issues and advocacy in order to promote the Planned Parenthood brand.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create repository and map of internal Planned Parenthood assets (i.e. affiliate African American health and education outreach, public policy, youth initiatives, and leadership) and external players (i.e. reproductive justice organizations, African American civic and social justice orgs) to assess capacity, gaps, opportunities and needs; communicate as needed about Planned Parenthood assets to various stakeholders
• Lead leadership development of African American leaders within the Planned Parenthood network including youth (peer educators/Vox), staff and board.
• Establish advisory council composed of Planned Parenthood African American leadership within affiliate senior staff and boards.
• Engage affiliate staff in regional trainings on connecting and expanding health education to policy, advocacy and communications.
• Facilitate dedicated training and convening opportunities for African American peer educators and Vox chapter members/leaders within existing leadership development efforts.
• Work with Public Policy to advance policies that address pressing issues in the African American community.
o Identify priority policy campaign (i.e. adolescent health and STD prevention and treatment, comprehensive sex ed, birth control coverage) for advocacy efforts of internal stakeholders noted above.
o Identify and manage strategic partners for policy efforts.
o Develop and maintain relationships with the staff of partner organizations to garner partnerships and support for our policy and organizing agendas.
o Assist affiliates in developing programs to broaden base of support in African American communities.
o Develop best practices and toolkits to assist affiliates in organizing efforts.
o Determine capacity to integrate Action Fund activities around 2010 elections into African American strategy.
• Engage in some strategic communications through existing infrastructure. Working collaboratively with Communications and Online departments, provide some strategic direction on media outreach, new media, online properties, etc. to include outreach to African American communities.
• Convene internal and external stakeholders to reflect on activities to date, explore best practices and opportunities in policy, communications and leadership development and build momentum for future mobilizations.
• Work with other PPFA staff in the creation of branded materials to better resonate with the African American community; ensure that the process and materials define who we are, what people can expect, highlights value of Planned Parenthood as health care provider and educator.
• Participates with President, senior staff, and Development to raise funds for ongoing support and expanded outreach initiatives.
• Monitors budget and work; establish measurable benchmarks and outcomes.
• Designs and delivers annual workshops and/or for national and affiliate staffs to share best practices and promote PPFA as a learning organization for African American community outreach and leadership development.
• Travels as needed to accomplish the work.
• Completes special projects as needed.
POSITION SCOPE:
Fosters and delivers comprehensive and effective African American strategic initiative as a core strategic priority. Sets own objectives and priorities (in consultation with National Organizing and Political Director).
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Identifies, analyzes, and solves a wide range of PPFA and federation issues and problems, involving all segments of the organization and the public.
KNOWLEDGE:
• Experience as a leader with the ability, ambition and vision to establish PPFA as a leader in African American reproductive health and rights.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering innovative programs and products.
• Experience working in the African American community.
• Experience in community development, volunteer recruitment, foundation and corporate underwriting solicitation, public speaking, implementation within diverse communities as well as establishing partnerships with key advocacy and community groups and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communications skills; strong conflict resolution, public speaking and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of reproductive health issues and knowledge of national news media and related U.S. political and governmental processes, including legislative and policy issues.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Must manage budgets appropriately and take leadership role in fundraising for program efforts.
CONTACTS:
Internal Contacts
The position requires contacts with all PPFA divisions and affiliates.
External Contacts
External contacts include outside sources, experts, community leaders, government officials, advocacy groups, business leaders, and health care professionals. Interfaces with national offices and affiliates to forward African American outreach and leadership development.
SUPERVISION:
None
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of directly related, progressively responsible program management experience.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate with colleagues who are unfamiliar with outreach programs.
• Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative. Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, often in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to indentify, analyze, and solve a wide range of PPFA and federation issues and problems, involving all segments of the organization and the public.
• Passionate about the mission of Planned Parenthood and the role of outreach. Experience in a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization (a plus).
• Experience as a leader with the ability, ambition and vision to establish PPFA as a leader in African American reproductive health and rights.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering innovative programs and products.
• Experience working in the African American community.
• Experience in community development, volunteer recruitment, foundation and corporate underwriting solicitation, public speaking, implementation within diverse communities as well as establishing partnerships with key advocacy and community groups and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communications skills; strong conflict resolution, public speaking and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of reproductive health issues and knowledge of national news media and related U.S. political and governmental processes, including legislative and policy issues.
• Excellent ability to see and understand the big picture, anticipate trends, and position PPFA on the cutting edge of outreach to diverse and underserved communities. Capacity to think creatively. Aptitude for devising ‘work arounds’ and thinking ‘outside of the box’ in solving problems. Ability to work collegially with a diverse internal staff and multicultural external audience, offering direction and guidance.
Other Requirements:
Excellent ability to see and understand the big picture, anticipate trends, and position PPFA on the cutting edge of outreach to diverse and underserved communities. Capacity to think creatively. Aptitude for devising ‘work arounds’ and thinking ‘outside of the box’ in solving problems. Ability to work collegially with a diverse internal staff and multicultural external audience, offering direction and guidance.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
NATIONAL OFFICE - WASHINGTON, DC
FIELD DIRECTOR
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks an experienced Field Director to help drive national organizing and political campaigns at the state and national level, in partnership with our affiliates and with a strategic focus on grassroots base building in targeted communities. The successful candidate will lead field work to strengthen and build the movement in support of women’s health services nationally and at state and local levels. S/he will identify and organize a new generation of members and supporters, educating them about the politics of women’s health care, and building a powerful organization that will support the goals of PPFA to ensure that all women have access to the health services they require.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage 4-6 Regional Field Managers across the country
• Develop close relationships with 86 affiliates around the country to deeply understand their work, needs, and challenges and be able to develop joint work plans to accomplish issue, electoral, and base building goals in states and nationally
• In partnership with the National Political and Organizing Director, develop and implement a vision for running national issue campaigns that builds the grassroots base of PP, builds the organizing skills of affiliates, and moves a strategy to win at the state and national level.
• Develop and implement electoral campaign plans to build the grassroots power of PP in targeted areas, visibly provide the margin of victory in key races, and build the electoral skills of affiliates
• Work closely with affiliates to support them in their state legislative fights in a variety of state specific ways
• Think creatively about how to best leverage and harness Planned Parenthood’s incredible strength as a provider, seeing over 3 million patients through its network of 825 health centers in every state in the country, to build a strong grassroots base to support, defend, and expand women’s access to health care through issue and electoral campaigns
• Work with affiliates and national staff to develop effective PP models of organizing and work to spread them across the federation
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of directly related, progressively responsible program management experience
• Experience managing a team
• Comfortable managing up, down and across the organization (internal organizing)
• Experience running grassroots issue campaigns necessary; experience running political campaigns a plus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate with colleagues who are unfamiliar with outreach/organizing programs.
• Self-starter with a high level of creative initiative but also accountability. Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, often in a fast-paced environment. Able to work alone effectively.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a wide range of PPFA and federation issues and problems, involving all segments of the organization and the public.
• Passionate about the mission of Planned Parenthood and the role of outreach. Experience in a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization (a plus).
• Results-oriented leader with diplomacy skills.
• Sense of humor.
The long-term goals for the Political and Organizing Department include sustaining an ongoing organizing campaign and building a nationwide field organization that will:
• Advance the political and policy goals of PPFA and the reproductive health and rights movement, both offensive and defensive;
• Design and execute organizing campaigns and leadership efforts that build support
among and engage the next generation of activists;
• Integrate grassroots and grasstops leaders in campaigns to advance state and federal
policy goals;
• Work with Planned Parenthood affiliate staff and volunteers to deepen their organizing
skills and political engagement;
• Identify and plan for long term electoral and issue priorities, while also being responsive to immediate opportunities and challenges;
• Develop programs and campaigns that can be used with the funding community,
including major donors and foundations; and,
• Grow the PPAF and PPFPAC political program both nationally and in the states.
Other:
Significant travel (50%) required.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.
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NLIHC seeks applicants for a housing policy analyst position. The analyst tracks, analyzes and advocates on federal legislative issues related to NLIHC’s mission. Duties include educating Congressional offices on low income housing policy issues; staffing and coordinating working groups convened by NLIHC; and informing members and partners of opportunities to influence policy decisions. Qualifications include highly developed communication and policy analysis skills; knowledge of and experience with federal housing policy, programs and finance; direct experience with the legislative process; and a commitment to housing justice. A master’s degree is preferred. The position reports to the senior vice president for policy.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, NLIHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Bill Shields
Vice President for Operations
National Low Income Housing Coalition
727 15th Street NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
or via email to bill@nlihc.org or fax at 202-393-1973.
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Montanans for Tester Internship
Duties:
-maintain and manage fundraising database
-prepare background information for call sheets (donor information, giving history)
-research potential national donors
-event-based calls
-general administrative duties
-support staff at events as needed
Requirements:
-Enrolled in a 4-year college
-Strong political interests
-Strong work ethic and willing to be flexible
If interested please send resume and cover letter to Rebecca Kasper at rebecca@jontester.com
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Press/Research Internship - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking undergraduate students and recent college graduates for immediate full and part-time unpaid internships in her Washington D.C. press office. Responsibilities include conducting research, building and maintaining media lists, monitoring news coverage and assisting with all aspects of a highly active press operation. College coursework or previous work experience related to press and communications is preferred. New York ties are preferred, but not required. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to employment@gillibrand.senate.gov
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Hello,
Could you please post the following message to your listserve:
Please come to the Monday night meeting of the Capitol Hill Career Support Group at 7pm at 309 E St., N. W. at the First Trinity Lutheran Church:
http://www.google.com/maps/place?cid=3195152842349446133&q=first+trinity+lutheran+church&fb=1&gl=us&hq=first+trinity+lutheran+church&hnear=Washington+D.C.,+DC
The Capitol Hill Career Support Group meets on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) in the upstairs meeting room (hang a left at the top of the staircase, 4th and E Streets, NW at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
To gain access to the building, push the buzzer on the intercom at the street-level door to the left of the main entrance and ask for the employment support group - someone will buzz you in.
There is limited on-street parking. The Church is directly across from DC City Hall/One Judicary Square. Use the Red Line Metro to Judicary Square Station and Exit for 4th & E Streets.
This group meets to help professional job seekers in general and is not just for those interested in jobs on the Hill.
These kind of post are always inspiring and I prefer to read quality content.
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